Stuart Weitzman 'The Buckle' Lamé Bag

In reference to handbags, I think my biggest fear would be splurging on a seasonal handbag, to later realize my trendy accessory is not up-to-date anymore. Has that ever happened to any of you ladies? Then again, if you love your purchase then who cares if the trend stays in or not, right? Well, clearly and the most recommendable solution to staying “up-to-the-minute” with seasonal trends that might end after a short amount of time, is to purchase less expensive pieces. They might not carry a signature designer name, but you sure won’t feel guilty about the price tag.

As I was flipping through the colorful pages of my Harper’s Bazaar magazine, I noticed the already advertised Pre-Fall 2008 trends and styles. Animal print is definitely one of them. Although I think some animal print pieces are cute and acceptable, some just don’t do anything for me; then again, this is coming from somebody who could never pull off an animal print handbag! With that said, if I ever crave anything with spots or stripes, I’m definitely not going to browse at any boutiques for a piece.

I did spot this clutch by Stuart Weitzman, it’s called ‘The Buckle’ Lamé Bag. I must say this clutch is totally gorgeous. The gold plated shiny buckle compliments the pretty bold animal print found throughout this piece. The Lamé bag features a magnetic snap clousure, a removable and adjustable shoulder strap, and a great price tag of $245.90 (its marked down 40%)! Measuring in at 11 1/2"W x 5"H x 3"D, you just can’t go wrong with this bag!

I just purchased this bag on eBay. It was only 125.00/so I took the chance. It was listed as authentic. However, I'm not so sure. It is a much stiffer leather then any of my other Chloe's. Could it b...